Palmer/Pletsch Patterns for McCall's

Detailed information about current Palmer/Pletsch
patterns for McCall's can be found in the numerically sequenced list below, with newest patterns immediately below.
Updated 2-8-2010

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NOTE: We carry Palmer/Pletsch patterns discontinued by McCall's. This page is where you can find all the Palmer/Pletsch patterns available.

McCall's 6172 Classic Fit: The Perfect Jacket

The New 8-Hour Blazer by Pati Palmer

A little history: What do John Molloy, Family Circle Magazine, 1980, and Pati Palmer have in Common?

By total coincidence, in 1980 Family Circle approached Pati to write an article on sewing blazer jackets for women. At the same time, she was designing the innovative 8-hour Blazer, her first pattern for McCall’s. John Molloy's book Dress for Success was catching on. He told women that if they wanted to get ahead in the corporate world, they needed to dress like men. Timing is everything. There were no blazers for women at retail, so women sewed them. Pati's pattern sold more copies than any pattern in history that year--one million copies.

On this 30-year anniversary of Pati Palmer designing for McCall's, she has developed the latest edition of her 8-hour blazer pattern, even more innovative than the first, focusing on the latest technology in shaping fabrics and in fitting today's female figure. The many seams allow for great fitting opportunities. There are alteration lines on the tissue. The guide is very complete and full of tips including no-fail double-welt pockets. The lined jacket is in a waist length, medium length, and a longer "boyfriend" jacket length. Be sure to use our PerfectFuse interfacings for great results.

Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22) Available July 1

Reg. price is $19.95
Our price is $10.95

McCall's 6116 Classic Fit: The Perfect Shirtdress

A Flattering Dress
This armhole princess shirtdress includes bust and other alteration lines on the tissue and fitting instructions in the guidesheet. The flattering "V" neckline can be made with or without a collar. The A-line skirt is great for full hips and thighs. Make it sleeveless or choose from three sleeve lengths with or without tabs. The optional patch pockets with button flaps are nice for small-busted women who prefer not to wear a bra, as the pockets add privacy. Wear this with the optional self-fabric sash or a purchased belt.
Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $18.95
Our price is $10.95

McCall's 6082 The Perfect Pull-on Pants

The Very Cute One-Hour
Pull-on Pant

Plus--learn to fit!

This pant is for stretch wovens or knits. You can even sew it in a regular woven, but you may need to add a zipper. Even though the pant looks gathered at the waist on the model, it won't on you if you follow our fit instructions. The model's waist is 10" smaller than her hips. That is not the case for most of us.

I sewed VIEW C/D with the yoke in a knit in just one hour. It is totally sewn by machine. Even the hem is machine topstitched. Of course, you will need to add time for tissue fitting and cutting your fabric, but I think three hours is ample to plan for if you have one stretch of time in which to sew.

VIEWS A/B have a 5/8"-wide fold-over casing for 1/2" elastic, side slits in both cropped and long views, and is for knits and stretch wovens. It has a narrower leg than Views C/D. Make this your "basic" pull-on pant that, once fitted, you can sew over and over in any fabric.

VIEWS C/D have a 3"-wide contour yoke in two lengths and is for knits. It used a 1" elastic at the top of the yoke. I love this view. It has a little more fashion to it and I show you how to fit the yoke in the guide. The 1" elastic sewn inside the yoke to the yoke facing doesn't show at all from the outside. See our Spring 2010 Fashion For Real People FREE e-magazine for photos of me sewing this view.

Both views are 1" below the natural waistline.

Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $18.95
Our price is $10.95

McCall's 6076 Classic Fit: The Perfect Shirt

The Perfect Fit Blouse That Flatters

Oprah said that this collar is one of the most flattering for a woman to wear. The good news is that it is easier to sew than one with a notch. I decided to make this blouse even better and included a shoulder and armhole princess front as well as a side panel with a short dart. If you want to learn to fit a full bust, this pattern has our latest alteration lines for princess printed on the tissue. Just follow the fit instructions in the guidesheet. The back is a shoulder princess in all views with alteration lines for the common fit issues. Be sure to buy the pattern by your "snug" high bust measurement.

Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $18.95
Our price is $10.95

McCall's 6042 The Perfect Suit

The Pretty, Feminine Suit
The jacket in this pattern is easy to sew and flattering to wear. The French dart curves from the lower front to the bust. There is an option of a band collar. The sleeve has a slit and the bottom and can be folded back for a shorter look. The skirt is easy to fit, with front and back panel seams. You can sew the seams to shape around your derriere, if you have one that should be shown off! The pant is a classic, with a trouser pocket and fly front. Both skirt and pant have a 1" waistband using our non-roll Perfect Waistband interfacing. The guidesheet includes how to fit this suit, with alteration lines printed on the tissue.
Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $18.95
Our price is $10.95

McCall's 6028 The Perfect Sheath

The Thin, Thinner, Thinnest Dress

A fitted dress is impossible for me to buy in a store as I am pear shaped. I challenged EVERY boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to find me a fitted dress. They said, "no problem." Well, I dress to camouflage, so I fooled them. They were bewildered when they couldn't even come close. That is when I decided that I CAN sew one. More than that, I decided I could WEAR one. Just because I can't find it in ready-mades, doesn't mean it isn't for me!

When I made this dress, I let out the lower side seams, but being careful to give myself shape where I have it, which is mainly in the back waist. This dress has many seams so you can tweak them to fit your shape, but also flatter it. AND, you can use color and line to your advantage. View A uses line and View B uses color. Put the darker color on the sides and lighter, brighter in the center.

I'd love to challenge you to play with this design, no matter what your size. Send me photos of your successes. (pati@palmerpletsch.com). Yes, any fitted dress is more of a challenge, but hopefully, the alteration lines printed on the tissue will help those of you with a full bust or round or sway back--necessary alterations for this design, if you need them. I did an article for the January 2010 issue of Vogue Pattern Magazines about how to think outside the box for making a full bust adjustment on this design. The info is also in the guidesheet.

Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $18.95
Our price is $10.95

McCall's 5984 The Perfect Wardrobe

Casual can be stylish and structured. The jacket has front seams from neckline with welt pockets. Side panel. The collar can be worn up, or open. The back has inverted pleat. Front snap closures. 2-piece sleeves. The tapered skirt has a wide yoke. The pants have a narrow waistband and mock fly front.
Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $18.95
Our price is $10.95

McCall's 5974 The Perfect Knit Dress

MISSES & WOMEN'S DRESSES Isn't it fun to see the same pattern on a slim and a fuller figure on the same envelope! These dresses have bodice variations with front pleats, neckline variations, self-faced midriff, pleated skirt front, back zipper and sleeves in three lengths. If you are small busted, you might be able to skip the zipper and pull the dress over your head. Try this when pin-fitting the fabric.
Sizes B5 (10-16), RR (18W-24W)

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5941 The Perfect Pant Suit

MISSES UNLINED JACKET IN THREE LENGTHS AND PANTS
This unlined jacket/vest in three lengths has kimono sleeves with an underarm slit, standup collar, and snap closure. The pants have two leg widths and have self-faced yoke and fly front zipper. The upper edge of yoke is at waistline. The jacket/vest can be worn with a sweater for winter or with a camisole in the summer. My favorite winter time fabric for this vest is wool coating. It is very fast, requires no interfacing as the coating has lots of body.
Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5894 The Perfect Jean

MISSES & WOMEN'S JEANS
After trying on many ready-made jeans, I found the boot-legged shape of the leg in View B to be the most flattering. It is tighter in the thigh area and flares slightly below the knee. View A is a straight leg style. Both come up to the waistline, but you can make them ride lower or higher by using the fit help in the guidesheet and the alteration lines printed on the tissue.
Sizes B5 (8-14), RR (18W-24W)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5891 Casual Separates

MISSES VEST, JACKET, TOP, AND PANTS IN TWO LENGTHS

I love wearing layers and a vest is a great look. I like to add a belt over the top and then put on the vest for “essence” of waistline! These pieces are easy to sew in any knit fabric. The design includes fitting instructions.
Sizes B5 (8-14), FF (16-22)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5860 The Perfect Jeans Jacket

MISSES UNLINED JACKET
Jeans jacket with armhole princess seams, 2-piece sleeves with cuff, collar with band and optional bust pockets with flaps. Alteration help included in guide and with alteration lines printed on the tissue.
Sizes BB (8-14), FF (16-22)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5847 The Perfect Shirtdress

MISSES SHIRTDRESS IN THREE LENGTHS AND SASH
This shirtdress has flattering shoulder princess seams in the front and back, a convertible collar, bust pockets with flaps and 3 sleeve variations or can be made sleeveless. The A-line shape can be made in above or below the knee in length. Alteration help included in guide and with alteration lines printed on the tissue..
Sizes AA (6-12), E5 (14-22)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5818 The Perfect Wardrobe

MISSES LINED JACKETS, DRESS, AND PANTS The short, semi-fitted jacket has wide lapels, 2-piece collar with stand, ¾ sleeves that have a slit and fold out, and double-welt pockets with flaps. (TIP: Use the no-fail welt pocket technique from Jackets for Real People, but first fuse the pocket raw edges together from the wrong side before beginning.) The dress is lined to the edges and has back and front pleats and darts, back zipper and a slit at the hem. The pants have a fly front (you could change it to a back zipper if you’d prefer), self-faced yoke, and back darts.

Sizes AAX (4-10), D5 (12-20), FF (16-22)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5767 The Perfect Coat

MISSES' LINED COATS IN THREE LENGTHS, BELT, AND TOTES
This is a FABULOUS coat. It is EASY to sew with its straight lines, stand-up collar with the buttonhole in the seam, and the hidden placket. Sew the buttonholes in a double layer strip of interfaced fabric (use PerfectFuse Sheer.) and stitch it to the facing. Later when you topstitch the placket, your buttonholes will stay put. It is soooo much easier than sewing buttonholes in a wool coating. Make it out of wool, raincoat fabric, or our favorite--Ultrasuede. We have included tips in the guidesheet for Ultrasuede and recommend our book Sewing Ultrasuede Fabric for more details. If you want a roomier coat, trim the tissue to one size larger and tissue-fit to see if that works for you. The Tote that comes with it is a great companion.
Sizes: BB (8-14) and FF (16-24)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5752 The Perfect Knit Dress

MISSES' DRESSES Pati feels that a gathered waist detail that is on BOTH the front and back, covers up our fluff in the waist and makes the garment more flattering. Often, the details in the front come with a plain back that reveals everything in soft fabrics. The dress has a wrap front with gathered midriff, A-line skirt and cut-on short sleeve or long sleeves. The pattern is for knits only. Try a rayon, bamboo, or polyester knit.
Sizes: BB (8-14) and FF (16-24)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCalls 5716 The Perfect Wardrobe Dress and Jacket

MISSES' LINED JACKET & DRESS,, FLOWER, AND PANTS This is a very "Jackie O" look. It has nice shaping, a hidden placket, and the top button under the collar slips through a slit in the seam. When buttoned, the collar softly crushes. The pants are fitted with a back zipper and contour yoke. The dress has a back zipper, slit in front neckline, vertical waist darts and horizontal bust darts. The dress can be shortened to a blouse to wear with the pants.
BB (8-14) and FF (16-22)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5671 The Perfect Knit Wardrobe

MISSES' JACKETS, BELTS, TOP, DRESS,, AND PANTS This is a great and easy to sew knit wardrobe. The flared cardigan comes in two lengths. The V-neck empire top or dress is a pull-over. The flared pants come cropped or long.
Sizes BB (8-14) and F5 (16-24)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5661 The Perfect Fit Top

MISSES' TOPS AND BELT
This back button shell offers a classic plain neckline as well as one with small pleats. It can be made sleeveless or with a half sleeve, elbow-length sleeves gathered into a band, and a balloon sleeve option. It is perfect for under a jacket to dress up a suit. The pleats at the neckline are very new and if you have to do a full-bust adjustment, you can transfer the dart to the pleats.
Sizes: BB (8-14) and F5 (16-24)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

Pati Palmer has been adding fitting directions to McCall’s patterns since 1980 and personally writes every guide sheet. In 1997 the Palmer/Pletsch Fit for Real People pattern line was introduced with alteration lines drawn right on the tissue. The fit lessons in each guide are SPECIFIC to each design.

PALMER/PLETSCH DESIGNS FOR McCALL'S
INCLUDE THESE FEATURES:

GUIDE SHEETS WRITTEN
BY PATI PALMER WITH
• detailed instructions on
how to fit each garment
• tips for easier, more
professional results

PATTERN TISSUE WITH
• alteration cut or fold lines printed right on the tissue.

These patterns have been featured in Sew News, Women’s Wear Daily, Sewing Today, Australian Stitches and in newspaper articles around the world.

Our patterns are companions to the books Fit for Real People and Pants for Real People, and Jackets for Real People, all by Pati Palmer and Marta Alto.

Our Fashion for Real People electronic magazine features more information on current patterns, and how to select which pattern will most flatter your body type. You can also see what Pati Palmer and Marta Alto have been sewing for their own wardrobe. Click here to access this free publication.

McCall's 5638 The Perfect Wardrobe

MISSES' UNLINED JACKET, TOP, AND PANTS IN TWO LENGTHS This pattern would be flattering to any figure type. Even if you don’t have a waistline, wear the knit top out, add a belt for “essence of waistline” and top it off with the swing jacket with box pleat in back. The tank top is for knits, but the pull-on pant can be made of a knit or a woven just like the coat.
Sizes BB (8-14) and E5 (14-22)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5630 The Perfect Fit Blouse

MISSES' BLOUSES
AND TIE
This is an easy blouse/ shirt. It has no yoke, optional darts for “essence of waistline” and a stand collar or collar with band. Optional tie. Four sleeve variations. Fitting instructions in the guide sheet. Great sewing instructions too! Sizes BB (8-14) and FF (16-22)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5597 The Perfect Suit

MISSES' LINED JACKET, SKIRT AND PANT
This is an elegant and feminine suit. Make it out of a soft fabric and fuse the entire front with the cashmere-like PerfectFuse TailorUltra. If the fabric is medium weight, use PerfectFuse Light. The pleated neckline frames the face and the yoked straight skirt and pants make for a comfortable waistline. You'll find lots of fit help in the guides-sheet.
Sizes BB (8-14)

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5558 The Perfect Vest & Jacket

MISSES' VEST AND JACKET IN TWO LENGTHS Long vest or jacket is perfect using quilt cottons. Shoulder princess seaming adds opportunities for creativity. Front edge is bound.
Sizes BB(8-14) and E5(14-22)

Out of print at McCall's
Our price is $9.95

OUR TWO PANT FIT PATTERNS
HAVE THREE LEVELS OF LEARNING:

McCall's 5537 Women's Pant in Three Lengths

Pants A have front and back darts, back zipper and waistband; pants B have front and back darts, fly front, slanted pockets and waistband; pants C and D in two lengths have front stitched pleats, back darts, fly front, slanted pockets and waistband. This is the Women's size version of McCall's 5239 below.
Sizes: RR(18W-24W)
and KK(26W-32W)

Reg. price is $16.95 US
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5239 Pant in Three Lengths

The price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5481 The Perfect Suit

MISSES' LINED JACKET, SKIRT, AND PANTS The jacket of this suit has a princess front and funnel neckline with ties. The back has a seamed inset. The skirt is flared, with princess seams and back zipper. The pant has contoured yoke, mock fly front, and straight legs.

Sizes: BB (8-14); FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $16.95 US
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5433 Misses Shirt in Three Lengths

MISSES' SHIRT IN THREE LENGTHS Palmer/Pletsch excels in their shirt patterns. This shirt, which comes in three lengths, is NOT as oversized a shirt as others that are unisex. The set-in sleeve is at the normal armhole. It has a shirt collar with band, a front band, short, 3/4 and long cuffed sleeve, and side slits. The front and back have optional darts. Size AA (6-12) and size E5 (14-22)

Reg. price is $16.95 US
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5432 Misses Vest, Top & Pants in Two Lengths

MISSES' VEST, JACKET, TOP, AND PANTS IN TWO LENGTHS
The vest has a stand-up collar and bands on the front and armhole. The jacket adds a turn back cuff, The pants, which come in two lengths, are fitted with faced waistline and a back zipper. The pattern includes a tube top for knits. Quilters should love this design as it is perfect in quilting cottons.
Size BB (8-12) and size E5 (14-22)

Out of print at McCall's
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5396 Suit with Skirt and Pant

MISSES' UNLINED JACKET, SKIRT, AND PANTS IN TWO LENGTHS
Jacket A has front darts, princess seams, band over back elastic detail, yoke and topstitching. Skirt B has princess panels, godets, side zipper, narrow waistband and length is below knee. Pants C,D in two lengths, have front and back darts, fly front and narrow waistband.
Sizes: AA (6-12)
E5 (14-22)

Out of print at McCall's
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5335 Suit with Skirt and Pant

MISSES' LINED JACKET, SKIRT AND PANT
Jackets A, B have princess seams, front darts, two-piece sleeves and tab with buttonholes in back. Jacket B has self cuffs. Skirt C has front and back darts, back zipper, godet as kick pleat and waistline facing. Pants D have front and back darts, back zipper, and waistline facing.
Sizes BB (8-14) FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5191 Jeans Jacket

MISSES' UNLINED JACKET
This wonderful jeans jacket with yoke, pockets and a front and hem facing is the hot new item, especially when made in a non-traditional fabric. Chico's sells them in printed rayon, corduroy, chiffon, velvet--just about every fabric BUT denim! This style is more flattering and easier to sew as we have eliminated the bottom band. Alteration lines are printed on the pattern tissue to help you fit the jacket. Refer to Fit for Real People for more alteration help.
Sizes Sizes BB (8-14),
FF (16-22)

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 5142 The Perfect Jean

This pattern features natural waistline, low, and lower waistline. It includes the fit and sewing tips you need to sew great-looking jeans.
Sizes Sizes CCD (10-16), EE (14-20), GGW (20-26)

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 4975 Easy Raglan Jacket

MISSES' LINED AND UNLINED JACKETS AND FLOWER
This jacket has a fold back collar or hood. Totally machine made. Use Polar Fleece, fur, wool coating or outerwear fabric. Instructions for adding trim and making flower are included. Optional lining. Could lengthen for an easy coat.

The photo above right is Lori Zia, a Palmer/Pletsch Certified Teacher from Hawaii. She made the jacket from Sherpa fabric, eliminating the facings and lapped seams.
Sizes: XY (small, medium, large)XZ (x-large, xx-large)

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

NOTE: The Fabric Depot in Portland, Or (www.fabricdepot.com) sells "sherpa" which they used for this jacket. It requires no facings or hems and you can cut off one seam allowance and lap it over the other and topstitch. It makes a very warm jacket that has a suede/sherpa look and feel. It is machine washable.

McCall's 4598 8-Hour Blazer

MISSES' LINED JACKETS
The 8-Hour Blazer is a Palmer/Pletsch tradition. Originally featured in Family Circle Magazine in 1980, it has been updated with fashion trends again and again since then. The jacket has both a notched and shawl collar, and welt or patch pockets with great instructions in the guide sheet, which also includes complete instructions for FITTING, INTERFACING, and SEWING. There is one button above the waist, but a second could be added if desired.

BB (8-12), DD (12-18), GG (18-24)

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 4518 Convertible Collar Shirts

MISSES'/MEN'S/
TEEN BOYS' SHIRTS
Tommy Bahama silk print shirts are hot and are the inspiration for this design. Palmer/Pletsch designs great shirts that are easy to sew and fit. Tissue includes alteration lines and guide is a TEACHER IN AN ENVELOPE. Shirt has short or long sleeves, slide vents, patch pocket, yoke, and convertible collar.
Sizes: XY (small, med, large)
XZ (x-large, xx-large)

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 4079 3-Hour Unisex Shirt

MISSES' & MEN'S SHIRTS Palmer/Pletsch shirt patterns always have easy sewing techniques, a painless placket, and fit help. This one has a band collar or a two-piece collar with band, optional flapped pockets, yoke, and sewing tips to help you learn to make this shirt in less than three hours.
Sizes: Y (small, med, large)
Z (x-large, xx-large)

Reg. price is $15.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 2818 Princess Line Back Button Shell Blouse

MISSES' TOPS Short sleeves and sleeveless with four necklines and three sleeve options. Learn to fit a fitted princess top with all of the alteration lines printed on the tissue and how-tos in the guide sheet.
Sizes: B (8-12), C (10-14), D (12-16), E (14-18), FW (18-22)

Reg. price is $13.95
Our price is $9.95

McCall's 2718 BASIC FIT PATTERN

This is the pattern used in Palmer/Pletsch fit workshops to create your “body map.” It is included in classes taught by Palmer/Pletsch instructors worldwide. One size: 6-22

Reg. price is $11.95
Our price is $9.95

A GUIDE TO FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE PATTERN: